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Catch Up on These Big Sci-Fi and Fantasy Series
Would you like to get lost in space? Explore a magical kingdom? Get caught up in the drama of murderous robots? Well, my fellow readers, you are in the right place.
We've rounded up some of the biggest sci-fi and fantasy series with new booksÌýpublishing through the end of the year. It's the perfect time to discover or catch up with some of your favorite characters!
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We've rounded up some of the biggest sci-fi and fantasy series with new booksÌýpublishing through the end of the year. It's the perfect time to discover or catch up with some of your favorite characters!
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In book two of this space opera, an alien armada lurks on the edges of Teixcalaanli space. In a desperate attempt at diplomacy with the mysterious invaders, the fleet captain has sent for a diplomatic envoy as the fate of Teixcalaan hangs in the balance.
This new book is available now in the U.S.
New to the series? Start with:ÌýA Memory Called Empire
This new book is available now in the U.S.
New to the series? Start with:ÌýA Memory Called Empire
In the second book of this epicÌýfantasy series,Ìýice triber Yaz finds herself alone after challenging the priests of the Black Rock. She has a mountain to climb, and even if she can break the Hidden God’s power, her dream of a green world lies impossibly far to the south, across a vast emptiness of ice.
This new book will beÌýavailable on April 13Ìýin the U.S.
New to the series?ÌýStart with:ÌýThe Girl and the Stars
This new book will beÌýavailable on April 13Ìýin the U.S.
New to the series?ÌýStart with:ÌýThe Girl and the Stars
Book four of this space opera finds us on the planet Gora, basically a planetary truck stop, a decent stopover for ships traveling between the wormholes. When a freak accident stopsÌýall traffic to and from Gora, three stuck strangers confront their pasts, futures, and what theyÌýcould beÌýto one another.
This new book will beÌýavailable on April 20Ìýin the U.S.
New to the series?ÌýStart with:ÌýThe Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet
This new book will beÌýavailable on April 20Ìýin the U.S.
New to the series?ÌýStart with:ÌýThe Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet
In book six of this sci-fi series of a self-aware droidÌýweary of humans, Murderbot discovers a dead body on Preservation Station. It knows it is going to have to assist station security to solve the crime. Yes, the unthinkable is about to happen: Murderbot must voluntarily speak to humans!
This new book will beÌýavailable on April 27 in the U.S.
New to the series?ÌýStart with:ÌýAll Systems Red
This new book will beÌýavailable on April 27 in the U.S.
New to the series?ÌýStart with:ÌýAll Systems Red
Book three of this fantasy series takes us back to Cairo inÌý1912. Though Fatma el-Sha’arawi is the youngest woman working for the Ministry of Alchemy, Enchantments and Supernatural Entities, she’s certainly not a rookie, especially after what happened last summer. So when someone murders a secret brotherhood dedicated to one of the most famous men in history, sheÌýis called onto the case.
This new book will beÌýavailable on May 11 in the U.S.
New to the series?ÌýStart with:ÌýA Dead Djinn in Cairo
This new book will beÌýavailable on May 11 in the U.S.
New to the series?ÌýStart with:ÌýA Dead Djinn in Cairo
In the second book of this historical fantasy epic set in New York City and the Middle East in the years leading to World War I, Chava and AhmadÌýconfront unexpected new challenges in a rapidly changing human world.ÌýFearing they’ll be exposed as monsters, these magical beingsÌýpretend to be just two more immigrants inÌý1900s Manhattan.Ìý
This new book will beÌýavailable on June 8Ìýin the U.S.
New to the series?ÌýStart with: The Golem and the JinniÌý
This new book will beÌýavailable on June 8Ìýin the U.S.
New to the series?ÌýStart with: The Golem and the JinniÌý
In this fantasy sequel, the young half-goblin emperor Maia reels from the truth behind whoÌýkilled his father and half-brothers. Now living far from the Court, though not exactly in exile, he lives modestly. But his decency and fundamental honesty will not permit him to live quietly.
This new book will beÌýavailable on June 22Ìýin the U.S.
New to the series?ÌýStart with: The Goblin Emperor
This new book will beÌýavailable on June 22Ìýin the U.S.
New to the series?ÌýStart with: The Goblin Emperor
In book two of this fantasy series set in a magical school, El, Orion, and the other students are faced with their final year—and the looming specter of a deadly graduation ritual that leaves few students alive in its wake. El is determined that her chosen group will survive, but it is a prospect that is looking more daunting by the day. That is, until El realizes that sometimes winning the game means throwing out all the rules. Hum...
This new book will beÌýavailable on June 29 in the U.S.
New to the series?ÌýStart with: A Deadly Education
This new book will beÌýavailable on June 29 in the U.S.
New to the series?ÌýStart with: A Deadly Education
In the third book of this epic fantasy series, the invasion of Dara is complete,Ìýthe Wall of Storms is breached, and the world has opened to new possibilities for the gods and peoples of both empires.
This new book will beÌýavailable on November 2 in the U.S.
New to the series?ÌýStart with:ÌýThe Grace of Kings
This new book will beÌýavailable on November 2 in the U.S.
New to the series?ÌýStart with:ÌýThe Grace of Kings
In the secondÌýbook of this epic fantasy series, Lin SukaiÌýsits on the throne she won at so much cost, but her struggles are only just beginning as she fights foes at home. Meanwhile, an even greater threat is on the horizonÌýasÌýthe powerful magicians of legend have returned to the Empire.
This new book will beÌýavailable on November 9 in the U.S.
New to the series?ÌýStart with:ÌýThe Bone Shard Daughter
This new book will beÌýavailable on November 9 in the U.S.
New to the series?ÌýStart with:ÌýThe Bone Shard Daughter
Information for the ninth book in this beloved space opera is beyond sparse. We can tell you that it will be the ninth book in a beloved space opera. So, there you go!
This new book will beÌýavailable "late 2021."
New to the series?ÌýStart with: Leviathan Wakes
This new book will beÌýavailable "late 2021."
New to the series?ÌýStart with: Leviathan Wakes
Which new series additions are you most excited about and looking forward to reading? Let's talk books in the comments!
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IS THE THORN OF EMBERLAIN FINALLY COMING OUT?!? OH MY GOD, HOLY SHIT, PLEASE BE TRUE! I AM SO READY!
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Emma wrote: "IS THE THORN OF EMBERLAIN FINALLY COMING OUT?!? OH MY GOD, HOLY SHIT, PLEASE BE TRUE! I AM SO READY!"I haven't been able to find a bookseller/bookstore that actually has a release date for Thorn of Emberlain. I think the August date is a false one that some Å·±¦ÓéÀÖ Librarian put in the book record page aspirationally.
It's not listed anywhere on his publisher's website, either.
Love the Goblin Emperor and Murderbot Diaries!
Really need to catch up on my own sci-fi novels haha, these upcoming releases all sound so good.
David H. wrote: "Emma wrote: "IS THE THORN OF EMBERLAIN FINALLY COMING OUT?!? OH MY GOD, HOLY SHIT, PLEASE BE TRUE! I AM SO READY!"I haven't been able to find a bookseller/bookstore that actually has a release da..."
Hmm, yes I was afraid that was the case. The dates have disappeared from the book's GR page, and bookdepository says 656 days from release, which is 31. December 2022... Guess it's another announcement that can't be trusted, like the last times this has happened... Wish there was a definite date. Such a shame if it's not true, I've been really looking forward to the book, as you can probably tell lol.
Fab list, I have my eye on half of these including the fabulous MURDERBOT!!!BUT, Leviathan Falls seems to be available from Oct or Nov depending on where you look/if you are looking for the hardback or ebook, but the book itself doesn't have a proper synopsis yet. I'm hoping it does actually release this year and doesn't roll over to 2022.
Emma wrote: "David H. wrote: "Emma wrote: "IS THE THORN OF EMBERLAIN FINALLY COMING OUT?!? OH MY GOD, HOLY SHIT, PLEASE BE TRUE! I AM SO READY!"I haven't been able to find a bookseller/bookstore that actually..."
I can´t even count how many release dates have been floating around the internet coming and going. As long as there is no official statement for release, I would not trust any of them.
I perked up a smidge for Thorn of Emberlain but did not truly believe it and alas, it is false. Much like Doors of Stone and Winds of Winter, we may never see the book. But I do still have hope for Go Tell the Bees That I Am Gone. And am thrilled for Leviathan Falls which does have a real date of Nov 16, 2021! I'm only on Cibola Burn but I have time. I did not enjoy Goblin Emperor, maybe it was just the audiobook. Always excited for a new Murderbot! I haven't read any of the others but they are on my reading list! I would like to read The Wayfarers series this year.
A deadly education was good when you got into it so I have high hopes for The Last Graduate 🖤 snuck up on me this book from hating to really enjoying it.
Elyse wrote: "I perked up a smidge for Thorn of Emberlain but did not truly believe it and alas, it is false. Much like Doors of Stone and Winds of Winter, we may never see the book. But I do still have hope for..."Thing is, we know that Scott has at least completed a draft, he showed it off on a twitter post sometime last year with a "look what I've got..." type post. So presumably it's in editing hell at some stage. But if it's got that far, there's at least some ray of hope!
Darren wrote: "Elyse wrote: "I perked up a smidge for Thorn of Emberlain but did not truly believe it and alas, it is false. Much like Doors of Stone and Winds of Winter, we may never see the book. But I do still..."You are right!
hmmm interesting :3
The original version of this story included Scott Lynch's The Thorn of Emberlain. However, the Å·±¦ÓéÀÖ data on this book has changed. We are following up with the publisher to clarify the publication date. We apologize for the confusion.
"Big scifi and fantasy series?" More than half of these are only 2nd volumes, and a couple are so far spread out from v1 that they can only be considered "sequels," and not v2 of "big series." Another has book 3 following a short story of 43 pages, and a short novella--I think it would be generous to call that bk 2.How about the "new to the series?" question. So one is to read all of the series, ie book 1, before getting started. These are books I'm excited to hear about, although the most exciting title has already been deleted. I plan to read read most of this list and I'm happy to see them promoted. But please keep the headline real. Little is more annoying than hyperbole--save that for the publisher blurbs.
Janet wrote: ""Big scifi and fantasy series?" More than half of these are only 2nd volumes, and a couple are so far spread out from v1 that they can only be considered "sequels," and not v2 of "big series." Anot...""Big" as in significance and reach, not length.
"In this fantasy sequel, the young half-goblin emperor Maia reels from the truth behind who killed his father and half-brothers. Now living far from the Court, though not exactly in exile, he lives modestly. But his decency and fundamental honesty will not permit him to live quietly."Please, please, read the actual annotation for The Witness for the Dead, and you'll learn that it's not Maya's "living far from the Court", but Celehar, who had helped Maya in the 1st book.
Elrie wrote: ""In this fantasy sequel, the young half-goblin emperor Maia reels from the truth behind who killed his father and half-brothers. Now living far from the Court, though not exactly in exile, he lives..."hahahaha way to bungle the synopsis! Someone just picked out key words and went with it. lol.
Cybil wrote: "The original version of this story included Scott Lynch's The Thorn of Emberlain. However, the Å·±¦ÓéÀÖ data on this book has changed. We are following up with the publisher to clarify the publica..."And we just heard back from The Thorn of Emberlain's publisher. As of today, there is no scheduled publication date for this highly anticipated book.
Cybil wrote: "Cybil wrote: "The original version of this story included Scott Lynch's The Thorn of Emberlain. However, the Å·±¦ÓéÀÖ data on this book has changed. We are following up with the publisher to clari..."Sad days. Thank you for letting us know!
Kate (Feathered Turtle Press) wrote: "Love the Goblin Emperor and Murderbot Diaries!"Murderbot Diaries is one heck of a good read.......
I am excited about - the witness for the death, fugitive telemetry, and the galaxy and the ground with in
The Wayfarer series is really beautiful, subtle, exciting, atmospheric, let it take you there. How can a book series be all of these things? Well, I'm telling you it is so. Go sink into it all.
Kate (Feathered Turtle Press) wrote: "Janet wrote: ""Big scifi and fantasy series?" More than half of these are only 2nd volumes, and a couple are so far spread out from v1 that they can only be considered "sequels," and not v2 of "big..."I was referring to "series," too. Two books do not make a series unless it is clearly intended to be one and stated by the author. For instance, the sequel to The Golem and the Jinni is showing up 8 years after--is #3 even planned? And will that make a trilogy instead of a series? Naomi Novik has a history of writing series, so I would expect #2, published only a year after #1, A Deadly Education, to be followed by #3--a legitimate series. When The Goblin Emperor was published in 2014, fans were screaming for a sequel, but at that time Addison stated it was to be freestanding--I'm quite delighted to see #2, and hope for #3, but again, unless there is clear intent, it doesn't qualify as a "series." Mark Lawrence has a history of writing trilogies, in a related world--a trilogy is not a series, so we'll see about this one.
Dale Leavitt wrote: "Kate (Feathered Turtle Press) wrote: "Love the Goblin Emperor and Murderbot Diaries!"Murderbot Diaries is one heck of a good read......."
Murderbot rocks!!!
And still the KingKiller book 3 is nowhere to be found. 😪
I've read every book that Naomi Novik books except one. Deadly Education was very enjoyable & I've put in a purchase request to my Library to order the 2nd book The Last Graduate. My library is part of a consortium that covers the mid-south & mideastern part of Ohio and will be listed in the digital library system for all of them. They have all of her published works in hardback on the shelves. I follow many other great authors and I've been able to get their books as well. I've been a member of the library going on 50 years and long as a book isn't over 3 years old from release, they've gotten every book I've put in a purchase request for. Join your local library and they have a purchase request forms you can fill out to request new releases. I'm not saying that every member will be as successful as me, but let them get to know you and it'll help. I went to school with several of the library heads which may have given me a leg up but you have to start somewhere. The Authors make more in commissions for hardbound and this helps them to be able to write more books📚
Doors of Stone will never see the light of day! I wish he would gracefully fade away and stop the ongoing dribble of posts, blogs, etc.
Loved The Golem and the Jinni. Am very much looking forward to the long-awaited sequel.
I am really looking forward to "Leviathan Falls" , and. of course, the latest in the amazing Murderbot series!
I enjoyed "The Golem and the Jinni" so much it zoomed into "favorite book" status.I was so thrilled to hear the sequel was finally about to be released that I pre-ordered on amazon.
I expect it will be just as delightful as the first.
Emma wrote: "David H. wrote: "Emma wrote: "IS THE THORN OF EMBERLAIN FINALLY COMING OUT?!? OH MY GOD, HOLY SHIT, PLEASE BE TRUE! I AM SO READY!"I haven't been able to find a bookseller/bookstore that actually..."
Sadly, it's been so long and Lynch has regularly updated his blog etc with his life events, marriage, moving states, etc. I suspect he's lost his mojo with the story, and if/when he picks it up again, it won't be the same.
